as in in back of
at, to, or toward the rear of
the equipment shed is a concrete structure back of the school
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As spotted by Piunikaweb, and later reported by Android Authority, a thread on the company’s support website from early May shows the back of the phone separating from the rest of the device due to battery swelling.
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PC Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Kelce arrived at the game in a navy Thom Browne suit set, featuring a red, white and blue stripe down the back of the jacket and matching shorts.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 14 Sep. 2025
There’s the moment Stanton’s Håkon Werle pinches the back of his son’s neck, like a cruel master bringing his dog to heel.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 14 Sep. 2025
Keep pictures of the front and back of your insurance card marked as favorites on your phone.
—Dr. Jill Grimes, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
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PC Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Kelce arrived at the game in a navy Thom Browne suit set, featuring a red, white and blue stripe down the back of the jacket and matching shorts.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 14 Sep. 2025
There’s the moment Stanton’s Håkon Werle pinches the back of his son’s neck, like a cruel master bringing his dog to heel.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 14 Sep. 2025
Keep pictures of the front and back of your insurance card marked as favorites on your phone.
—Dr. Jill Grimes, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
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And for the Emmys 2025, Meg Stalter made the purpose behind her surprisingly low-key ensemble extremely clear.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
15 Sep. 2025
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Throughout the night, a ticker with the donation amount was periodically superimposed under speeches and shown on a screen behind Bargatze.—
Rosa Escandon,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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